1 Month Old

Madelyn turned 1 month old yesterday!  Wow....how time flies! 

• At her last doctor's appointment, which was almost 2 weeks ago, she weighed right at 8 lbs.  Daddy weighed her on our scales at home, and we are thinking she is about 9 lbs. now.  Her next doctor's appointment is on 12/22/11. 
• She is wearing newborn and some 0-3 month size clothes, although the newborn size is getting a little snug.
• Maddie is now fitting into size 1 diapers.
• Her neck muscles are getting stronger.  She is able to pull her head up about 45 degrees while doing tummy time, and she can hold her head up for short periods of time when we burp her.
• She is a happy baby most of the time and only cries if she has a dirty diaper or if she is hungry. 
• She is starting to try to grab things that catch her attention, like her toy, Lulu in a Tutu, which rattles and crinkles, or the butterfly on her play mat.
• She is eating about every 2 1/2-3 hours during the day and about 3-3 1/2 hours at night.  She eats about 2-3 ounces at each feeding.
• Maddie is usually awake and alert for a good period of time first thing in the morning and in the evenings.  She naps well during the day and sleeps good at night, usually going immediately back to sleep after eating.  She likes being swaddled at night.
• She enjoys bath time, especially since she lost her cord and can now enjoy tub baths instead of sponge baths.
• She is smiling, usually when she is drifting off to sleep.
• Madelyn loves her swing and usually will nap there during the day.
• Maddie has enjoyed going out with Mommy and Daddy to several places--church, Sam's Club, a Christmas party, and the doctor's office/Daddy's office.

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We are so blessed to have such a sweet daughter.  She has grown and changed so much already.  We are looking forward to what God has in store for our family in the future as she continues to grow and change.